Are We Too Obsessed With AI Predictions? — With Carissa Véliz

If prediction is the basis for today's cutting-edge AI, shouldn't we examine the nature of prediction itself? Let's talk about it with Oxford philosopher Carissa Valise right after this. This episode is brought to you by Genesis. What does it actually take to put a GenTic AI to work across an entire enterprise? I recently spoke with Genesis chairman and CEO Tony Bates about why orchestration is emerging as a competitive advantage in customer experience and what companies need to get right in the AI era.

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We're here with Oxford philosopher Carissa Valise, who has a new book out this week called Prophecy, Prediction Power, and the Fight for the Future from ancient oracles to AI, talking all about prediction and what it means for our society. And prediction really is everywhere in our society. Wouldn't you agree, Carissa? Absolutely. Thank you so much for having me, Alex.

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